Locations: Chicago, Loft on Lake, West Loop
We love photography in Chicago’s west loop with its alleyways, murals, warehouses, and artists’ lofts. Loft on Lake is a wonderful loft space to really make your own and host an intimate event. We wanted to post some descriptive photos of a wedding that Wes shot there back in 2011. We’d love get the chance go back soon.
![Wedding Day Photography - Murals and Brick 2014-01-27_0002](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014-01-27_0002.jpg)
Chicago’s west loop make for some modern industrial photo magic with Wes & his team.
![Chicago Bride and Groom in Backlit Alley](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014-01-27_0001.jpg)
West Loop alleys and warehouses can be unique industrial backdrops for your wedding photography.
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We had the honor of shooting with Claudiu on this wedding. His style compliments Wes’ nicely. Photos by photographer Claudiu Voichin.
![Wedding Party in Urban Settings Wedding Party](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014-01-27_0005.jpg)
We busted out some cool wedding party photos in this urban setting near Loft on Lake.
![Candid and Artistic Wedding Portraits 2014-01-27_0007](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014-01-27_0007.jpg)
On the left Tom & Kristin walk together in Chicago’s west loop. On the right Tom poses with his groomsmen in an artist’s loft nearby.
![Loft on Lake Wedding by Wes Craft Photography 2014-01-27_0008](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014-01-27_0008.jpg)
Loft on Lake is nestled beneath the El tracks for a truly west loop look and feel. The skylight inside provides soft overhead light and makes the photography during the day more pleasant.
![Bride at Loft on Lake 2014-01-27_0010](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014-01-27_0010.jpg)
Kristin surveys her room for the first time! I love the white Chinese lanterns at Loft on Lake.
![Wedding Reception Uplighting on Brick 2014-01-27_0013](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014-01-27_0013.jpg)
We recommend uplighting at Loft on Lake. It will provide some dimension in the room after dark. The folks giving toasts needed our lighting however because they were in total darkness. Wes is always able to create dimensional images in low light.
![American Gothic Cake Cutting Photograph 2014-01-27_0016](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014-01-27_0016.jpg)
Kristin and Tom had some fun with this. We love getting an american gothic shot for giggles.
![Reception Grab and Grin 2014-01-27_0017](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014-01-27_0017.jpg)
This is what we call a “grab and grin”. It’s an easy way to get some snapshots with people you love. Just grab them at the reception and look for us nearby to get your grab and grin.
![First Dance Photography at Loft on Lake 2014-01-27_0018](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014-01-27_0018.jpg)
For these I fired two of my off-camera lights through the room to provide some dimension. I like how the Chinese lanterns got lit up a little too.
![Dancing at Loft on Lake 2014-01-27_0021](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014-01-27_0021.jpg)
The bride and groom are joined by friends and family on dance floor.
![Nano's Signature Move 2014-01-27_0025](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014-01-27_0025.jpg)
Signature Dance Move!
![Weddings at Loft on Lake in Chicago's West Loop yield themselves to a modern industrial chic look.](https://wescraftphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014-01-27_0029.jpg)
Weddings at Loft on Lake in Chicago’s West Loop yield themselves to a modern industrial chic look. We hope you’ve enjoyed this post.
Get in touch with us to schedule a consultation if you’d like us at your industrial chic Chicago wedding.